Thorough overview of the field of social work, organized by major foundational areas within the social work curriculum. Major sections include:

• Volume 1: The Profession of Social Work, edited by Barbara W. White, PhD, University of Texas at Austin, contains a broad range of key topics such as the history of social work and social welfare, the scope of social work practice, professional credentials and professional regulations, values and ethics, international social work, and much more.
• Volume 2: Human Behavior in the Social Environment, edited by Bruce A. Thyer, PhD, Florida State University, includes information on the conceptual foundations of social work and thorough coverage of theories such as ecosystem theory, cognitive behavioral theory, attachment theory, psychosocial theory, genetic theory, and more.
• Volume 3: Social Work Practice, edited by William Rowe, DSW and Lisa A. Rapp-Paglicci, PhD, both of University of South Florida, features practical information on the foundations of social work practice, including evidence-based practice, interviewing skills, and case management. This volume explores both practice and program evaluation, as well as assessment and intervention with children, adolescents, adults, the elderly, families, groups, communities, organizations, and institutions.
• Volume 4: Social Policy and Policy Practice, edited by Ira C. Colby, DSW, ACSW, LCSW, University of Houston addresses timely topics such as global perspectives, social justice for marginalized and disadvantaged groups, the evolution of American welfare, policy practice, the U.S. Patriot Act, aging, health care policy, child welfare, and more.